when the 2014 season kicks off. JasonCollins made his announcement when he was closer to the end of his ..... Robert Kraft about the importance of Collins ’ announcement and the impact that someone ..... hearty congratulations” to Collins , and speculated about his own team and its approach if a similar

Garnett’s trust and chastised Ray Allen, all the while serving as a father figure to everyone from Al Jefferson to JasonCollins . Hell, he even threw a cupcake party . So, when Rivers signed a five-year, $35 million contract, he seemed destined to join Red Auerbach and Tommy Heinsohn in finishing

After watching the worst two playoff halves of offensive basketball in the long, illustrious history of the NBA’s proudest franchise, what else is there left for Doc Rivers to do? More Celtics Celtics veterans support JasonCollins Kevin Garnett: ‘Haven’t give any thought to next year’ Are ...

discussions. Maybe comfort breeds complacency, since Pierce and the three Celtics on veteran minimum contracts ( JasonCollins , Leandro Barbosa, Chris Wilcox) are the only players who don’t have money owed to them through the 2014-15 season

THE WEB: — Praise rolled in for JasonCollins after the one-time Celtic announced ..... Tennis legend Billie Jean King called Collins “an influencer on and off the basketball ..... next phase of his journey.” Collins , who signed with the Nets in February

Keyshawn Johnson , who wasn’t known to be a quiet wallflower in the locker room and he said he didn’t agree with JasonCollins ‘ lifestyle,” Zeigler said. “Everything adds up pretty clearly to Tony Dungy being a homophobe. He does not agree with people being gay. He has a moral problem with me marrying

Dungy also is known for his strong conservative religious beliefs, although he did express support last year for JasonCollins , who became the first openly gay athlete in major professional sports in America when he suited up for the Nets . MASHUP POLL: Was Tony Dungy out of line to say he would not have drafted Michael Sam? Yes, there's clearly

Gordon said he was inspired in part by Nets center JasonCollins , the NBA’s first openly gay player. Collins said he spoke ..... many others to live an authentic life. #courage ‘ JasonCollins (@jasoncollins34) April 9, 2014 NFL prospect Michael Sam , who came out in February, also t weeted his support , writing

and teammates at the end of March and first days of April. He noted that he was inspired by the Nets’ signing of JasonCollins , the NBA’s first openly gay player. “I just didn’t want to hide anymore, in any way,” the 22-year-old told ESPN. “I didn’t want to have